Chemist

POSITION TITLE: Chemist

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The Chemist position is a degreed, experienced, product development role that is an integral part of the laboratory formulation staff. This is an advanced level position for personnel that have a demonstrated, consistent, and extended record of high quality and reproducible results in all associated activities involved in formulation, testing and preparation of commercial products.

Simply stated, Chemists conduct experiments in the laboratory in order to analyze substances, develop new products, or improve existing ones.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manipulate new or existing formulations to obtain required properties through adjustment of raw materials or processing parameters that meet customer expectations and are commercially successful.

Formula finalization including data entry into Product Vision. Preparation of supporting materials required for formula transfer to production, such as product folders and QC specifications. Formula maintenance support through the PPDCR process.

Ensure compliance to all record keeping and documentation requirements supporting laboratory activities.

Provide technical assistance to internal departments and customers.

Ensure and maintain an orderly and safe working environment for all employees.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPENTENCIES:

Demonstrated track record of successful commercialization formulating multiple existing platforms to support projects with some degree of uncertainty with an advanced level of judgement and decision making.

Advanced knowledge of raw materials, processing and testing methods routinely used within the work steps and in the general coatings marketplace.

Advanced level of judgement and independent thinking.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to comply to required housekeeping and safety expectations

Ability to comply with internal reporting requirements (notebooks, formulation sheets)

Advanced math skills (stoichiometry, etc.)

PC Requirements- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint), Product Vision

Effective communication with work contacts- peers, sales, supervisor, and other departments

RECOMMENDED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related material science field. Additional certification (Master's degree or a PhD) is a plus

5+ years of experience in paint or paint related field.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel will be occasionally required. Less than 10% of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is carried out in a Research and Development laboratory. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, dust, fumes and noise. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including (but not limited to) eye protection, ear protection, dust mask or respirator, gloves, steel toed shoes, and in the plant, a hard hat. This position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to safety policies is a requirement of employment.

Employee may be required to lift containers of up to 50 pounds of weight.